Announcing 2025 OGCSA – OSU PACE Course Scholarship Recipients
Posted: October 22, 2025
The OGCSA Board of Directors and Scholarship Committee are pleased to announce John Dollens of Tetherow Golf Club and Joe Rogers of The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club as the 2025 recipients of the OGCSA–Oregon State University Turfgrass Management PACE Course Series Scholarship.
The OGCSA proudly matched a generous donation from OSU Turfgrass to make this scholarship opportunity possible for two deserving candidates. The OGCSA–OSU PACE Course Scholarship supports OGCSA members, or employees of OGCSA members, who are dedicated to advancing their knowledge and careers in the turfgrass management profession.
Both John and Joe received full registrations to the OSU Turfgrass PACE Courses, working toward earning their Certificate in Turfgrass Management from Oregon State University.
Congratulations to John and Joe on this well-deserved recognition!
“I’m truly honored to receive the Oregon GCSA scholarship to pursue the Turf Management certificate program at Oregon State. This opportunity motivates me to continue growing my knowledge and passion for the golf industry, and I’m grateful for the support that helps make it possible.” – John Dollens
“You have no idea how much this really means to me. We all know we don’t do this to get rich. We do it because we love the game and the courses. As someone switching careers later in life this opportunity is something I appreciate greatly.” – Joe Rogers
Learn More About the OSU PACE Course Series:
Turfgrass Management Certificate Program | OSU Continuing Education
Learn More About the OGCSA OSU PACE Course Annual Scholarship:
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